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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-17
THB
K|NS()N
HOUS s e
FURNISHING
CO.

are now offering to the people OF
Maine chance that has NEVER,
previous to this date, been equal.
ed, to buy Household Goods OF
every description and quality. and
almost upon ones OWN TERMS.
One roof covers everything that
can be thought of that is required
for housekeeping.
None need deny themselves nee
esSities or luxuries. BUSINESS
is GOOD and WILL BE BETTER.
Money is plenty and little will go
FARTHER now than ever before.
GOODS are BETTER, MEN are
BETTER, and WE are BETTER
ABLE to GIVE LOW PRICES for
HIGHER GRADE of goods, LONG
Err TERMS ON SHORTER AC-
OUAINTANCE, LARGER amount
Of goods for a SMALLER payment
and, to NARROW the matter down
to a BROAD but TRUE statement,
will say that we are BETTER sit
mated than any house i'm the Unit
ed States for ThOredgh House
Furnishing Business.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-17
CIVILIANS,
sINKINSON
JAM ES

Superintendent Of Agencies. Easiarn Ocpar meat.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-11-17

JOHN {. Dewitt, President

ARTHUR L. BATES, Secretary,
j. FRANK LANG, Asst Secretary: INDICATION
THOMAS A. FOSTER, NJ. D. Medieai D"oe""A
HON. JOSIAH III. DRUMMONDs Oouhao.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
A Social Success.

The lady friends Of Miss Marie
Lacoste arranged a very pleasant birth
day surprise party last night in honor of
that lady's natal anniversary, which
was held at the residence of Capt.
Edgar Suhramm, on Bowie street. The
gentlemen were invited by the ladies
and all met at O'Clock at the residence
of Miss Josephine Bauer, No. 22S
Blum street and with music and refresh
ments, proceeded to the residence
of Capt. Sohramm where the
remainder of the night until
a. m. was spent in dancing and merry
making, in the spacious parlOrs of the
old homestead and in the beautiful lawn,
which had been illuminated with Chi
nese lights swung on the many shade
trees. The fair belle of the evening was
the recipient of many handsome bou-
quets and more congratulations and well
wishes. Among the ladies and gentle
men who attended were Misses Lulu
Campbell, Maria Wulft, Mamie Frank,
Lizzie Campbell, Paulits Wulff, Blanche
Frank, Marie LacOste, Bertha Baer,
Sophie LacOste, Lizzie Campbell, Min
ME GrOos, Nita and Amalle Lacoste,
Lille Mayer, Julia Loeffler (of New
Orlesns), Mamie johnson, Maggie Clan
ton, Ida Dreiss, Clara BaeIZ, Pauline
Schramm, Mrs. LabOurcsde, and Messrs.
K. Frank, F. LabOurcade, Robert
Withers, II. Wulff, A. Barbeck, f. Cald
well, w. Withers, w. Heberer, Joe
Flory, Joe Truax, Chas. Miller, l.. La
coste, ii. Dreiss, Carl and VIM. Kali
teyer, Fred Mayer, Gilbert Schramm, S.
Levine, Geo. Weber, f. Schramm, Jas.
Moorehead, p. II. Tansey, Richard
Buckley, VIM. Schuwirth. Refreshments
were served during the evening by the
ladies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
Rosa's Crime.

Yesterday DIR. Corooran, veterinary
surgeon at the military headquarters,
went to GroOs' bank and was told that
on the previous day check for $40 had
been presented for payment, but his sig
nature was SO badly written that the
bank declined to honor 1t. DIR. Corooran
at once declared that the check was
forgery, and the police were informed
OF the matter. In short time his nurse,
Rosa Schmidt, a fine young girl, was ar
rested and good proofs were found that
she was the fOrger, or utterer OF the
forged check. The girl Is thought to be
somewhat imbecile, and II is supposed
has been badly Influenced by lover.
Rosa is in Jail and the police are investi"
eating the matter further.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
Circus Coming.

The LIGHT Is in receipt of letter from
Mr.. O'Neill, press agent for Doris & Col
wins big circus combination, stating that
his show will visit San Antonio this fall.
The Cincinnati Enquirer, In speaking Of
this show, says: "The show is great.
There can be no gainsaying that fact
The HippidrOme and Wild West depart
ments are, in fact, superior to any we
have had here, and we have had them
all.
The ten thousand persons who wit
nesseh the performance last night will
agree with the Enquirer, that the show
from first to last was deserving of the
highest praise. Every artist in the great
show impresses the bebOlder with the
fact that after all il is only artists who
can furnish an act as 1t should be. The
Indians, cowboys, scouts, trappers, etc,
made an immense hit in Cincinnati, and
the Roman Hippidrome made the Paris
OF America" the scene Of their greatest
exploits. Madame Macdonald is, with
out dOnbt, the most intrepid little lady
that ever stood in flying chariot, and
the manner In which she guided her
thoroughbreds over the great ellipse,
was wonderful indeed.
There is not bad act any where in the
show. Not single thing connected
with the great establishment that the
writer could desire bettered. Every
thing connected with it Is first class,
and there is an abundance OF everything
at that.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
PERSONAL,

Chas. Evans, Of Austin, is sojourning
in the city.
Newt NJ. Smith has returned from his
hunting trip, near East Bernard.
Capt. Will Smith is contemplating a
visit to Murphysville.
Miss Emma Wolfram returned yester-
day from Boerne.
il. Yining, of st. Louis, is at the st.
Leonard hotel.
Chas. Wolf. merchant of Lavernia,
Is at the st. Leonard.
Capt. John Z. McMullen, Of Wilson
county, Is in the city at his old head
quarters.
r. S. Webb, of the Mexican National
railway service, at Laredo, is at the
Southern hotel.
Mrs. VIM. Weiss and children return
ed last Monday morning from Calves
ton.
Mrs. G. A. Duerler and daughter, Miss
Minnie, have gone to Ell Paso, for a
visit.
Miss N. E. Farrell leaves tomorrow for
a months visit to New York. She will
return in the fall.
Mr.. d. w. Rogers and his accom-
plished daughters Edith and Zoe, are
staying at the Southern hotel.
Montrose Cloete, a prominent English
man, brother Of BrOderick Cloete, is at
the Maverick hotel.
Miss Fannie l.. Coy, Of Little Rock,
Ark, is visiting Mrs. B. r. Sappington,
on Prospect hill.
Miss Julia Loeffler, a charming young
lady from New Orleans, is in the city
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W8hlstab.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper and Miss Annie
Belle Cooper, prominent oitizens OF
Fort Worth are visiting the city.
Mrs. f. NJ. Boggs, OF this city, has re-
turned from Clyde, Ohio, whittier she
was recently summoned to attend the
funeral of her father.
Gen. Stanley, Maj. Arnold and Lieut..
RumbOugh. U. s. A. left today for Fort
Clark to witness the target competition
being held there.
w. II. Fountain, county surveyor OF
AtascOsa county, is in the city. He re-
ports AtascOsa county as being visited
last Saturday by very general rain,
which did world of good.
Miss Maggie Preston, sister of Rev.
W. b. Preston, will visit that gentleman
and his wife for few weeks, in this
city She comes from LETTERS n.
DR.. j. w. Woodbridge, son-in-law OF
DR.. Elliott, Of North Flores street, is In
the city from bis ranch in the Panhandle,
and is happy over the advent Of great
big boy, which event called him here
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
MARRIED A NUN.
RenouncIng the Black Veil For the
Bridal Wreath and Orange
RIOSSODn9

RenounoIng the Black Veil For the
Bridal Wreath and Orange
Blossoms.
A quiet, unassuming little wedding
took place, Wednesday night, on Sixth
street between Avenues c and ID, the
contracting parties being Prof Robert
A. Wagner, late professor OF music In
the Catholic convent OF the Saoret
Heart. at Rio Grande City, and the
blushing bride of q summers being Miss
Lucinda Stancampiano, known until
recently In Catholic circles In this do
cese and at Rio Grande City particularly
as Sister Saint Coma, mother superior
Of the said convent. The wedding &C.
CURED at the residence of the BRIDES
mother, who was present, as were the
sisters OF the bride. Justice G. M.
Barnes Officiated at the marriage,
though the happy couple first applied
to the bishop to perform the rite. On
his refusal to do so, however, they APP
piled to Justice Barnes, successfully I.
The bride and groom leave, Friday, for
Galveston, from whence they will
journey to their future home in Rio
Grande City, though of course Mrs.
Wagner, or Sister st. Coma, will never
re-enter the convent. The refusal Of
the bishop Is based on the Catholic be-
lief, as strong as law itself, that a
woman once taking the veil can never
marry, though it is understood the lady
renounced her veil, and at the same
time her religion, month or more be-
fore their wedding, and had apprised
her superior officer In the church Of her
intention.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
THE GREAT, REMNANT SALE.
The Attention of the Ladies'.

The Attention of the Ladies'.
Is called to the great bargains now to
be secured at our remnant counters, and
our semi-annual summer sale. few OF
them as follows:
1900 remnants OF gingbam.
200 remnants of assorted silk.
$50 remnants of check Nainso0k.
200 remnants India lawn.
300remDants Of black goods.
400 remnants of assorted wooden dress
goods.
200 remnants of figured and plain
Batiste.
1000 remnants OF assorted sheetings
and domestics.
And numerous other articles to be sold
at a discount of50 per cent. from original
cost.
We are also closing ont all our summer
stock at greatly reduced figures. These
goods will positively be sold, and by
calling you will be convinced.
S4.6t WOLFF & MARX.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
Prohibition in Politics.
From Bradstreet's Weekly.

fTOLl bIdubLTteJs weekly.
The state OF Texas has been the scene
for weeks past OF q peculiarly exciting
political campaign. A number of pro-
posed amendments..to the constitution
were submitted to the vote Of the peo-
pie. OF which one providing for prOhibi-
ton attracted by far the largest amount
of interest. That the prohibition senti-
ment has developed unusual strength in
Texas was made apparent In the course
of the campaign, but as the election
held on Thursday proved, the sentiment
was not sufficiently widespread to COM
pei a change In the policy Of the state
on the liquor question. The prohibition
amendment has been defeated, by what
majority has not yet been definitely as
oertained. This defeat, however, has
by no means taken the question out OF
politics. One result Of the campaign
has been to bring about a split In the
dominant party In the state-the demo-
cratic party-a large number of whose
adherents are earnest prohibitionists.
The prohibition democrats are talking
Of demanding prohibition plank in the
party platform at the next conve ntiOn.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
Died..

Mrs. Catharina Schmitt, well known
lady of this city, who has lived In easy
quiet for many years on the corner OF
Garden and East Nueva streets, died
yesterday from cancer OF the placeuta.
The remains were inferred this morning
from st. JOseph's German Catholic
church, and were followed to the grave
side by large conoourse Of the friends
Of the deceased lady. She was the aunt
OF Mr.. Geo. j. r. Schmitt, OF the firm OF
+. Kalteyer & Son, and was respected
for her gentlenesss, worth and amia-
bility,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11

Herman Ksmpmsnn's artesian well
Ia sure thing and no mistake. Since Its
discovery, as reported In yesterdays
LIGHT, number Of San Antonio gentle
men who are more or less Interested In
San Antonio's future water supply have
visited and inspected the well. The
stream thrown up Is strong and steady
and is strongly impregnated with iron
and other minerals. Ii Is more than
likely other property owners In and near
the city will follow Mr.. hampmanns
lad in boring artesian wells.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
County Court,

County commissioners court recon-
yened today and took up road matters,
which were disposed of as follows:
A Jury OF view was appointed to view
the Corpus Christi road at the Mission
Espada.
Action OH the road through the Herff
and Dittmsr pastures was continued TO
September.
The commissioners then began the ex-
animation OF the annual report OF the
county collector, which they were en-.
gagged upon when the LIGHT reporter
loft
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11

We sympathize with the feeling which often
leads citizens to boast that no child born in
this country need grow up in ignorance, and
yet IL is a fact that many people who have
learned TO read and write have never taught
themselves to think A man who suffered
from catarTh, consumption, bronchitis, scrOf-
ula, or liver complaint" might read, till his
eyes dropped out, how these and many other
diseases have been cured by DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, but If he did not
take the lesson to himself and test the virtues
of this great medicine, his time would be
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
New Suits in District Court.

Since our last report of new cases filed
in this court the following parties have
concluded to 60 to law and have filed
their claims with the clerk as follows:
ThOs. GOggan Il Bros. vs.. j. S. Cox,
for debt and to foreclose lien.
&. ii. Pitts vs. p. w. Buer, suit on
note.
Thos. Goggsn & Bros. vs. ii. T. Hop
klns, for debt and to foreclose lien.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

SOUTHERN HoTEL.-P Waterman, Laredo;
G Right, Kansas City; Col. S. F. Pickens,
Palestine: w Sugers, st. Joe, Mo; ID w
Rogers. Miss Edith and Leo Rogers. AtasCOsa:
II S W3bb, Mexican National railroad; NJ
Collins. Lyle; W + McAndred, Macon, Ga
T. Franks. Houston; } Owens and w Iron,
cage Pass; Il X RACIAL, COtulla; Q W Brown,
BuChill; Andrew Huebner, SChuleuburE
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
That Official InspeotIon.

The Belknsps will not be inspected
tonight as reported yesterday. The
official inspection occurs on Friday
night, but special meeting Of the COM
psny will be held tonight. Col. SEEKER,
the inspector for the district, will then
inspect the company, arms, stores, ETC.,
and on the same evening he will also in
spect the San Antonio Rifles and Excel
siOr Guards,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
Frank STAIRS Restaurant

In the LIGHT today can be found the
advertisement of MIR. Frank Starts
American restaurant, where you can
get first-class meal at reasonable
price. This is no Chinese soup house,
where they "spit in the pudding" but
and the table supplied with the best in
the market. Give him trial.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
Rather too Previous.

The express" this morning tells its
readers that the fancy fair given by col
ored ladies for the proper acoOutrement
of the Excelsior Guards, occurred last
night at Sommers Pavilion and was a
great success. The Express" is trifle
previous, as the entertainment referred
to will be given tonight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
To Ranch Owners in Texas

/ am instructed to form a company to
purchase, by a syndicate Of capitalists
here, a good cattle ranch, herd included.
Small property no nee. A commission
Of 10 per cent will be charged vendor on
sale. Price must be reasonable. Par
ticulars fully to GEORGE r. Emo,
Imperial building, Ludgate circus,
S-ll-Gt London, England.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
LADIES DON'T READ THIS.
ADEEP HEAvINGaSIGH

From a woman in health should mot
always be taken as a sign of love. 1t
NAV be the result of an unsatisfactory
purchase. But if you. will go to
Ernest q YarbrOugh the popular drug
gists for your fine toilet articles, per
fums, soaps, combs, brushes, medi-
Gins and chemicals, you will have no
cause for grief over unsatisfactory
purchases, We do our own work and
see that our customers are properly
waited on. Young ladies bring your
hest fellows and make them drop their
nickles at Ernest n YarhrOuRh's arctic
soda fountain, corner SOledad and
Main plaza. Prescriptions speciality.
Telephone No. 2I6.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
Getting Ready for the Race.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, August 1.-THE
race for the cups offered by the Boston
Herald will be sailed today, regardless
of weather. A heavy fog Obsoures ev-
erything now, bat there is a prospect Of
It's clearing out. 1t is thought the wind
will freshen and make fair day for the
race. Entries incllde five big slOOps.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
DR., We atherS

Unttes the homeopathic with the
Allopathic practice. constituting the
Eclectic system, the most successful
practice Of the age. His credentials are
second to none. Charges reasonable
Office at Hette's drug store. Telephone
No. lis. S-Il-6t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11

As many persons prefer to come out
to make purchases during the cooler
hours, will during the balance of July
and the month of August keep my store
open until p. m. every evening and on
Saturdays until 10 p. m.
7l2tf l., WOLFsON.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11

One hundred dozen quarts to be sold
at 40 cents per bottle, the finest spark
ling beverage to be found.
EMANUEL ABRAHAMS,
Cor. Military plaza and TrevinO avenue.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
For Sale.


The grocery and confectionery OppO-
site High school. Apply at store. 1t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
MISS INFORMATION!

My Perfumery and Drugs are most worthy Of
Estimation, after long and serious GOnsider8-
ton, of the Reputation, my $50 Triple Extracts
are having In your Nation, have taken aseri-
Gus INCLINATION, and removed my HabtatiOn,
TO a close 3lS East Commerce street Situation,
in order that all may pay Visitation, for the
sake Of buying and having frequent Con
versatiOn, III my Domestic and Imported Per-
fumery shall meet with your Appreciation,
you will homeward wend your way without
Stimulation, and will remain ever yours,
ALTERATION.
Prescriptions carefully compounded. Open
day and night. TeIenhOne No. .Il.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-08-11
Recorders Court.

NJ. McDOugsll, drunk So.
Sam Ingle, disOrderly, $40.
Frank DEreno, fighting, 81.
John Baptists, fighting, 81.
VIM. Maibaum, disOrderly, $40.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-15
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.

Tho Tendency to Physical Degeneration.
Rose Terry Cookies Plain Facts.
Decided tendencies to physical degenera-
ton In the American people are commented
upon by a recent medical writer. This de-
generacy he attributes to unnatural condi-
tions, concomtants OF our civilization Re
cent studies of population indicate rapid
growth Of the nervous and intellectual organ
ism at the expense of the muscular and vital
system. The extraordinary mental activity
OF the American people has long been mat
ter Of national pride. Experience and obser-
walton show, however, that where this Is
purchased ut tho price Of physical dcgcnera-
ton, 1t should be matter more of anxious
concern than Of patriotic complacency. A
qlickened cerebral and nervous system
makes heavier draughts upon bodily strength,
and II these are not met by corresponding
increase Of nutrition they will undermine the
action Of the whole system.
Among tho causes for decline in physical
viSor, are noted the increased population Of
our cities and towns, and the relative de-
crease in farming population. Tho close con-
hnement OF city occupations and the lack Of
proper sanitary regulations, have made city
life u serious absorbent of muscular and vital
energy. Nervous and mental activity are
greatly quickened in these centers, but the
accompanying physical decline has been a
matter Of common as we'll as scientific obser-
walton. Added to this cause, are the artificial
influences OF education, which tell even more
fatally upon the female than the male consti-
tuition. Each generation of mothers impart
a decreasing measure Of vitality to their off
spring.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-15
Preservation of Eggs.

Australian eggs are preserved in the
following simple manner: The vessels in
which the eggs are to be placed are glass
jars with patent shoppers, vulcanized In
dia rubber joints making them perfectly
air tight. AS soon as the eggs have been
collected the jars are placed in hot water
for some time, and left until the air in
them has become thoroughly warm and
raretied. The jars having been heated,
the eggs are wrapped up in paper to pre-
vent them knocking together, and placed
in a warm receptacle, their pointed ends
being uppcrmost The jars are immedi-
ately closed up, and then, and not until
then, are removed from the hot water.
The great secret of success in carrying
out the method described is no doubt to
thoroughly heat the air in the jars. The
eggs will stand better chance of keeping
if the paper in which they are packed is
previously baked and used warm. Patent
stOppered jars are not absolutely neces-
sary, any stopper answering which effect
ually excludes the air.
At the late Birmingham EnglanD show
prizes were offered for the best dozen Of
preserved eggs. and these were given, as
was the case the year previous, to those
preserved in simple lime and water, or
packed in dry salt. Samples were shown
covered with melted suet, beeswaX, oil or
lard, and all these were good. But
strange to say, one exhibit which had been
rubbed over with pure vaseline as soon as
laid was the worst Of ALL All the eggs
were putril.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-04-15
A Trained Left Hand.

Many are the advantages missed through
the non-cultivation Of the left hand. Occa-
sionally an artisan is seen who is equally able
to handle tools with either hand Such one
has constant advantage over his fellows, not
only in the avoidance Of fatigue, but in doing
nice work and overcoming with ease difficult
ties that present themselves to those skilled
only with one hand. The man who can use a
hammer or knife or perform any other feat
with the left hand at the same time that the
right is busy will find frequent occasion to
exercise his skill. Another and important
reason for training the left hand to act with
as great ease and precision as possible is that
if injury occurs to the right hand the left can
exercise readily all the functions possible to
one hand unaided. By training the left hand
in youth one would be spared, in such case,
from spending much valuable time in educat-
ing muscles hardened by age and unaccus-
toned to obey the will